Queensbury Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 marked a striking anomaly in Queensbury's crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 300% to become one of the most unexpected developments of the month. This dramatic rise, from two to eight incidents, stands in stark contrast to the 92.9% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 14 to one incident—a shift that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted policing. The area's overall crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents, 40% above the UK average, underscores a persistent challenge in local crime management. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 48.5% of all incidents, with rates 98% above the UK average. This is likely influenced by the area's built-up nature and the increased social interaction typical of urban environments during the spring season, when longer evenings and bank holidays may contribute to higher levels of outdoor drinking and socialising. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, with 16 incidents reported—126% above the UK average—linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial properties, which may be more vulnerable to such crimes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell below the UK average by 47%, suggesting that community engagement or policing strategies may have had a mitigating effect. The data illustrates a combination of local factors and national trends, with the area's crime profile reflecting both the pressures of urban living and the potential for targeted interventions to address specific issues.

Vehicle crime in Queensbury saw an unprecedented 300% increase in May 2023, rising from two to eight incidents. This spike, though unexplained by the data, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased vehicle movement during longer evenings or changes in local parking patterns. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 166.7%, with 16 incidents reported, far exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This suggests a possible intensification of anti-social or property-related activities during the month. In contrast, shoplifting plummeted by 92.9%, from 14 to one incident, an anomaly that could reflect targeted policing efforts or shifts in retail activity. The area's violent crime rate remains 98% above the UK average, with 63 incidents of violence and sexual offences reported—over half of all crimes recorded. This stark contrast to the UK average highlights the area's particular vulnerability to violent crime, which may be influenced by factors such as population density and social cohesion. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 47% below the UK average, indicating a potential success in community-focused interventions.

Queensbury's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 11.2 per 1,000 residents, a 21.5% increase from 9.3 per 1,000 in the previous month. This places the area significantly above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in local crime management. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively compact built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 89 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the density of incidents relative to the population of 11,568. This rate, while concerning, is consistent with patterns observed in similar urbanised areas within West Yorkshire, where social and economic factors may contribute to higher-than-average crime levels. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime burden is not isolated but part of a broader regional trend, though local-specific factors such as community dynamics and policing strategies likely play a role in shaping the exact figures.